カレドニア運河の湖・トップ6

Fine quiet single track roads - mostly very good surface

Such a lovely spot. Don't miss the bench behind the lighthouse - makes for a lovely little break

This small clearing off the roadside is an ideal spot to view Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Britain. Standing at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, the summit is 4,411 feet (1,344 m) above sea level and is the highest land in any direction for 459 miles (739 km). The viewpoint is an excellent informal picnic spot on the shores of Loch Linnhe, and serves as a peaceful, flat grassy place to pitch a tent.

This quiet road runs on the south side of Loch Eil and is a safer and scenic alternative to the busier A830 on the north side. From Fort William, this road is accessed by taking the Camusnagaul ferry, a small boat running every couple of hours. There's a picnic spot in the small hamlet of Blaich with a bench overlooking the loch and a small bay. At the east side near to Camusnagaul you'll find a woodland clearing direct views of Ben Nevis.

A lovely place to pause and enjoy the views over Fort William and Loch Linnhe. Known as the 'gateway to Ben Nevis', the town also has a whisky distillery and is the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK'.

With views over to Fort William.

Lovely flat and quiet road.

A small path leads from the lock to the lighthouse, but the view over Loch Lochy is also remarkable.